- Intel Benefits announcement on Annual Enrollment considerations and COBRA severance/CPM packagesIntel included 12 months of Intel paid COBRA in severance/CPM packages over the past year which creates some additional considerations when weighing other benefit plan enrollment opportunities during Annual Enrollment. The Intel paid COBRA does not change any of the government rules regarding what defines a qualified status change (QSC) which allows mid-year entrance to… Read more: Intel Benefits announcement on Annual Enrollment considerations and COBRA severance/CPM packages
- SERMA Interest Credit UpdateAs a cost savings, Intel decided they would not generate and mail Interest statements for SERMA accounts this year. To review the interest amount credited to your account (based on average t-bill rate), log in to your Retiree Medical SERMA account
- During Annual Enrollment What You Need to Know About Opting Out of SERMAClick image for informational brochure. Opt out of SERMA to be eligible for Federal subsidies that lower your healthcare premiums through your eligible exchange In order to be eligible for Federal subsidies that lower your healthcare premiums through your eligible exchange, you must choose the SERMA “Opt Out” option (subsidies are determined based on your total… Read more: During Annual Enrollment What You Need to Know About Opting Out of SERMA
- 2023 IRO Medicare Presentation is availableClick to view the
- Compare Original Medicare & Medicare AdvantageConsider these things when deciding between Original Medicare and a Medicare Advantage Plan for your health coverage: preferred and network doctors and specialists, costs, yearly limits, Medigap, coverages, and foreign travel. View this AARP short video to learn more Pros & Cons.
- Forms 1095-A and C – What is it? What do I do?1095-A If anyone in your household had a Marketplace plan in the previous year, you should get Form 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace Statement, by mail no later than mid-February. It may be available in your HealthCare.gov account. Form 1095-A is used to report certain information to the IRS about individuals who enroll in a qualified health plan through… Read more: Forms 1095-A and C – What is it? What do I do?
- Flexible Spending Account (Health FSA) & Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)Read about how to use your Health FSA or DCAP funds when you retire – use it before you lose it
- 2023 Annual EnrollmentU.S. Retiree 2023 Annual Enrollment is open from Oct. 24 to Nov. 11, 2022. Benefits elections take effect Jan. 1, 2023. Enroll through My Health Benefits. If you’re logging on to the site for the first time, you must create a User ID and password. Call 1-877-GOMYBEN (466-9236) to ask any questions. It’s time for you and your family… Read more: 2023 Annual Enrollment
- Make Sure Your Address is Up to Date for Annual Enrollment
- Begin Comparing Your Medicare Benefits – Prep for Annual EnrollmentIf you are Medicare eligible, AUGUST is a good time to refresh your knowledge on Medicare and other options. Intel and Medicare Annual Enrollment is coming this Fall. Refer to IRO Healthcare Resources to begin your research and understand what is best for your situation. Latest Retiree Annual Enrollment Guides & Health Benefit Documents to be updated as soon as available from… Read more: Begin Comparing Your Medicare Benefits – Prep for Annual Enrollment